Sunday, December 16, 2012

This weekend I hosted our monthly bunco meeting. Last year I had already decided that it would be an "ugly sweater bunco" and told everybody to come dressed up. It was great fun and people came up with some amazing outfits.

Here's what I wore: A sweater I bought last year after Christmas (75% off), a blinking necklace and bracelet, and...

Fun was had by all and people were already talking about coming up with more creative outfits next year. :-)
Alle hatten grossen Spass und viele haben schon ueberlegt was sie naechstes Jahr anziehen koennten. :-)

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

I skipped Ginny's yarn along last week because there was just too much going on. I always "plan" on taking it easy during this busy time of year, but then "life" happens and throws me off track. Nadia had two games to cheer for last week, I had my Christmas party from work, we (the girls and I) needed to run some errands together, the van had a flat which threw my schedule off... Oh well, I guess such is life...

Anyway, I've started knitting another skirt. This is a pattern I won (an e-book called "Knitting 24/7) and it is so easy to knit. I am almost to the part where I need to decrease for the waist and I can't wait to finish it.

Sorry, I still have no new book to show. It's not that the book isn't good (far from it) it's just that I'd rather spend my time knitting right now.

Last week I finished another wingspan. This one is knitted out of a gorgeous malabrigo yarn and is already on it's way to Germany. This was the first time I knit anything with a malabrigo yarn and I can't believe I've been missing out. It is the softest, nicest yarn I have ever knit with!

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Bright Christmas stars shine on high, Golden stars in the wint'ry sky; Christmas candles in windows bright Send s greeting into the night; While in our hearts the Christmas flame, Glows with a love like his who came, The infant Christ of lowly birth, To bring good will and peace to earth.
(Written by Marie Irish)

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

This past Saturday was "small business Saturday", and if that wasn't reason enough to visit my favorite yarn store, they were offering 25 % off EVERYTHING!! How could I resist that?

I could have spent hours (and a small fortune) in the store, but only wound up buying three different skeins of yarn. This yarn is one of them. It's "sweetgeorgia", a superwash merino wool in the color "midnight garden". Truth be told, I would love to just keep it for myself, but I'm knitting something for somebody special. :-)

I got a little further into the "Run like a mother" book and would highly recommend it to any runner - especially beginners like me. So many tips, funny stories and good advice. In my opinion a must read...

Saturday, November 24, 2012

We have thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend here at home. A cozy Thanksgiving day (the only picture I took is of the pecan pie I made), a comfy Friday spent decorating for Christmas (no black Friday shopping for us), a lazy Saturday... Time spent together playing games, watching movies, getting crafty... Couldn't ask for more. :-)

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Is it wrong to say you're in love with a knitting project? If so, I guess I'm wrong, but I LOVE knitting this wingspan!! It is so so easy to knit and now I only wish I had more of the same yarn to make it larger. It is definitely another project I will knit again!

A friend of mine recommended the book "Run like a mother" by Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea. The book is filled with funny, frank stories and tips for beginners and runners alike. It's entertaining and full of helpful information. Just what I need to read since we signed up for another 1/2 marathon next year...

About Me

I'm 46 years old and have been married to my hubby for 26 years. We have two wonderful girls, ages 16 and 18. I started this blog to stay in touch with our family and friends in Germany and here in the US. It's a little glimpse into our daily lives...